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Andrew Lokenauth

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I love reading. I love talking about books.

I also write TheFinanceNewsletter.com for 100,000 readers and 3 million follow my insights on social media.

My rating system:
5 ★ → Great! Love it! A favorite!
4 ★ → Good! Really liked it or learned a lot!
3 ★ → Ok
2 ★ → I didn't enjoy it. A few flaws. Wouldn't recommend.
1 ★ → A lot I didn't like. Couldn’t finish it.

My knowledge comes from 15 years working across Wall Street and Banking, holding roles at Goldman Sachs, CitiBank, and JPMorgan, and earning my degree in finance.

My advice is recognized in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance.
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Andrew Lokenauth I read a lot of non fiction. My favorite is Atomic Habits. It changed how I think about progress. It's not about big moves. It's about 1% better every…moreI read a lot of non fiction. My favorite is Atomic Habits. It changed how I think about progress. It's not about big moves. It's about 1% better every day. Most people quit because they aim too high too fast.(less)
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Great question, and honestly, both can be true at the same time.

Some self-help books are life-changing. They give you a new way to think, a framework you can use, or a push you didn’t know you needed. Books like Atomic Habits or The 7 Habits have genuinely helped millions of people.

But a lot of them are one good idea stretched into 300 pages.
The real problem isn’t the book. It’s what you do after you close it. Most people read, feel inspired, then go back to the same habits. The book didn’t fail them. They just never used it.

Here’s how I think about it: a self-help book is a tool. A hammer doesn’t build the house. You do.

What made you start thinking about this? Did a specific book disappoint you, or are you just skeptical of the genre in general?(less)
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Andrew Lokenauth Thanks for connecting, James. Books expand what I think about. Finance tells me what's happening. History and philosophy tell me why. The two feed each other more than most people expect.

James wrote: "Hi Andrew,

Nice to connect with you here on Goodreads. I enjoyed reading your bio — it’s interesting to meet someone who balances the analytical world of finance with a love of books.

I’m looking..."



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James Field Hi Andrew,

Nice to connect with you here on Goodreads. I enjoyed reading your bio — it’s interesting to meet someone who balances the analytical world of finance with a love of books.

I’m looking forward to seeing what you’re reading and recommending.

Best wishes,
James


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Tim Ferguson Hi Andrew, would be able and prepared todo a review of my book? Morph: Demise of Knacc
I'd genuinely appreciate your feedback / honest review.
Regards Tim

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